CCTV school security camera systems are not a new thing, but have been a topic of conversation for many years now. Schools not only have to be aware of crime from outside individuals, but also from the actions of students on campus.

No longer are schools looking at security solutions as just cameras, they are wanting to see what other projects are available for safety. Here are a few options available for security measures for schools.

Paging, Emergency Alerts and Lockdown Notification Systems

Most schools have some type of bell clock system. Many of them are hundreds of years old (okay not really hundreds, but at least 20 years!). The cost of replacing those systems can be very expensive, especially when you look at the infrastructure.

With the  IP environment, changing out all the speakers is no longer a requirement. When looking at the simple security solution of a paging system, you want to make sure you can get clear messages out to everyone on campus.

Some options for today’s security solutions in technology are the alerts and emergency communications by VALCOM. Now with your VALCOM Emergency Notification  solution you can interface for both bell schedules and emergency announcements including Lockdowns. 

VALCOM is the only manufacturer of K12 Emergency notification systems certified by Homeland Security.  These affordable systems will keep your students & staff quickly notified of emergency situations with lockdown announcements, reader boards, mass notification via sms, screen pops and more.  

Cameras

CCTV school security camera systems are still highly used in both K-12 and college campuses. Pelco is a trusted brand leader in the education market. With Pelco, you can have a central monitoring location. Using IP camera technology allows you access from anywhere on the network with the correct rights and permissions. Thus allowing a security officer at one high school to look at an incident at another. 

When you implement a camera solution as part of your security solution, you’re able to use the cameras to look at events, whether they come from an outside intruder or a bully on the school campus. Placement of the cameras in common student areas is practiced by most school districts. Working with a professional is the key to finding the correct placement of the cameras. To learn more about CCTV camera installation, look at our success story at Corning School District.

Money is always a concern with schools. Working with a provider who understands purchasing methods like CMAS and WCSA are helpful to schools. It is also important to work with someone who can design your security solutions with you in mind – your areas of concern, the needs you have, and if you’re interfacing with any other projects.

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About Us

Gaynor Telesystems Inc. has been proudly serving the North State Communities of Chico, Yuba City, Marysville, Eureka, Arcata, Sacramento, Davis, Woodland, Redding, Yreka and Red Bluff for more than 40 years. We hope the information you found in this blog was useful. To learn more about how we can help you install, maintain or service business communication solutions, please contact us at 877-Gaynor1.